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Lubrication Equipment
Lubrication equipment is the unsung hero behind the seamless operation of machinery across diverse industries. Its significance lies in its ability to ensure optimal performance and durability of critical components. This versatile range of tools encompasses automated lubrication systems, the backbone of heavy machinery, and precision lubrication instruments designed for the most intricate mechanical parts. By mitigating friction and wear, lubrication equipment not only extends the lifespan of machinery but also safeguards against corrosion and dissipates excess heat, maintaining machinery efficiency at its peak. From gears that turn without a hitch to bearings that glide effortlessly, adequate lubrication is the linchpin of smooth machinery operation. Moreover, it goes beyond mere upkeep; it reduces downtime, cost savings, and heightened overall productivity. In the intricate world of machinery maintenance, lubrication equipment stands tall as the cornerstone of reliability and performance.
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This red cover (Lincoln 260374) provides a red color-coded protective cover. Use it in Lincoln grease gun accessories. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$5.62$8.25
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 260375 black cover provides a black color-coded protective cover, making it essential for Lincoln grease gun accessories. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$6.03$8.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a blue cover, the Lincoln 260376 provides a blue color-coded protective cover. Engineered for Lincoln grease gun accessories. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$6.30$9.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 260377 is a yellow cover that provides a yellow color-coded protective cover. Designed for Lincoln grease gun accessories. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$6.82$10.01
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 260378 green cover from Lincoln provides a green color-coded protective cover. It fits into Lincoln grease gun accessories. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$6.03$8.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln PowerLuber grease guns, the Lincoln 260388 is a battery cover. It protects the battery compartment. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$13.95$17.20
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 261077 piston seal provides angular sealing on the pump piston, making it essential for Lincoln pump piston assemblies. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$5.04$6.21
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a air piston packing, the Lincoln 261078 seals the air motor piston against the cylinder wall. Engineered for Lincoln air-operated pump air motor assemblies. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$12.73$15.70
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 261096 is a quad ring seat weldment that provides a welded seat for the quad-ring seal. Designed for Lincoln pump seal assemblies. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$9.03$11.13
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 261102 bung collet from Lincoln expands inside the drum bung to lock the pump in place. It fits into Lincoln drum-mounted pump installations. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$29.47$36.34
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln drum pump installations, the Lincoln 261103 is a bung bushing. It adapts the drum bung opening for pump mounting. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$7.78$9.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This bung cap (Lincoln 261104) seals the drum bung opening when the pump is not installed. Use it in Lincoln drum storage. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$12.64$15.58
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 261109 sintered bronze muffler quiets exhaust air through porous bronze media, making it essential for Lincoln pneumatic exhaust systems. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$6.58$8.11
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a shoulder screw, the Lincoln 261110 provides precise spacing while fastening. Engineered for Lincoln pump assemblies. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$2.63$3.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 261121 is a check valve body that houses the check valve internals. Designed for Lincoln pump check valve assemblies. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$51.77$63.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 261170 pump tube and foot valve assembly from Lincoln provides the complete suction tube with integrated foot valve. It fits into Lincoln pump assemblies. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$67.05$82.69
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump assemblies, the Lincoln 261174 is a O-ring seal. It provides sealing between mating surfaces. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$2.88$3.54
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This follower rod (Lincoln 261210) connects the follower plate to the pump for guided travel. Use it in Lincoln follower plate assemblies. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$4.41$5.43
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 261218 needle bearing handles high radial loads in a compact space, making it essential for Lincoln pump drive assemblies. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$33.48$41.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a automatic nozzle, the Lincoln 261484 shuts off automatically to prevent overfilling. Engineered for Lincoln dispensing systems. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$36.08$44.50
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 261514 is a handle that provides a grip for manual operation or carrying. Designed for Lincoln equipment. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$3.77$4.64
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 261621 follower rod from Lincoln connects the follower plate to the pump for guided travel. It fits into Lincoln follower plate assemblies. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$4.77$5.88
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump internals, the Lincoln 26244 is a piston. It displaces lubricant under pressure. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$92.26$113.78
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This piston (Lincoln 26245) displaces lubricant under pressure. Use it in Lincoln pump internals. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$10.16$12.52
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This red cover (Lincoln 260374) provides a red color-coded protective cover. Use it in Lincoln grease gun accessories. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$5.62$8.25
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 260375 black cover provides a black color-coded protective cover, making it essential for Lincoln grease gun accessories. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$6.03$8.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a blue cover, the Lincoln 260376 provides a blue color-coded protective cover. Engineered for Lincoln grease gun accessories. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$6.30$9.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 260377 is a yellow cover that provides a yellow color-coded protective cover. Designed for Lincoln grease gun accessories. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$6.82$10.01
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 260378 green cover from Lincoln provides a green color-coded protective cover. It fits into Lincoln grease gun accessories. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$6.03$8.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln PowerLuber grease guns, the Lincoln 260388 is a battery cover. It protects the battery compartment. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$13.95$17.20
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 261077 piston seal provides angular sealing on the pump piston, making it essential for Lincoln pump piston assemblies. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$5.04$6.21
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a air piston packing, the Lincoln 261078 seals the air motor piston against the cylinder wall. Engineered for Lincoln air-operated pump air motor assemblies. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$12.73$15.70
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 261096 is a quad ring seat weldment that provides a welded seat for the quad-ring seal. Designed for Lincoln pump seal assemblies. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$9.03$11.13
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 261102 bung collet from Lincoln expands inside the drum bung to lock the pump in place. It fits into Lincoln drum-mounted pump installations. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$29.47$36.34
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln drum pump installations, the Lincoln 261103 is a bung bushing. It adapts the drum bung opening for pump mounting. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$7.78$9.59
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This bung cap (Lincoln 261104) seals the drum bung opening when the pump is not installed. Use it in Lincoln drum storage. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$12.64$15.58
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 261109 sintered bronze muffler quiets exhaust air through porous bronze media, making it essential for Lincoln pneumatic exhaust systems. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$6.58$8.11
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a shoulder screw, the Lincoln 261110 provides precise spacing while fastening. Engineered for Lincoln pump assemblies. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$2.63$3.24
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 261121 is a check valve body that houses the check valve internals. Designed for Lincoln pump check valve assemblies. Supplied by Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$51.77$63.84
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 261170 pump tube and foot valve assembly from Lincoln provides the complete suction tube with integrated foot valve. It fits into Lincoln pump assemblies. Order from Centro, your authorized Lincoln distributor.
$67.05$82.69
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump assemblies, the Lincoln 261174 is a O-ring seal. It provides sealing between mating surfaces. Centro is an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$2.88$3.54
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This follower rod (Lincoln 261210) connects the follower plate to the pump for guided travel. Use it in Lincoln follower plate assemblies. Available through Centro, authorized Lincoln distributor.
$4.41$5.43
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln's 261218 needle bearing handles high radial loads in a compact space, making it essential for Lincoln pump drive assemblies. Centro is a factory-authorized Lincoln distributor.
$33.48$41.29
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
As a automatic nozzle, the Lincoln 261484 shuts off automatically to prevent overfilling. Engineered for Lincoln dispensing systems. Stocked by Centro, an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$36.08$44.50
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Lincoln part 261514 is a handle that provides a grip for manual operation or carrying. Designed for Lincoln equipment. Centro distributes this product as an authorized Lincoln dealer.
$3.77$4.64
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
The 261621 follower rod from Lincoln connects the follower plate to the pump for guided travel. It fits into Lincoln follower plate assemblies. Provided by Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$4.77$5.88
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
Built for Lincoln pump internals, the Lincoln 26244 is a piston. It displaces lubricant under pressure. Centro is an authorized distributor of Lincoln products.
$92.26$113.78
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
This piston (Lincoln 26245) displaces lubricant under pressure. Use it in Lincoln pump internals. Available from Centro, an authorized Lincoln distributor.
$10.16$12.52
Available for Purchase
Subject to factory lead times
FAQS
- Getting started with industrial automation begins with identifying the tasks that are repetitive, hazardous, labor-intensive, or quality-critical — these are the best candidates for automation. Common first steps include adding sensors for detection and feedback, installing pneumatic or electric actuators to replace manual movements, and using PLCs or smart relays to coordinate the sequence. For more advanced automation, industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots) can handle pick-and-place, assembly, welding, palletizing, and packaging tasks with grippers and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Machine vision systems add inspection and quality control capabilities. Safety equipment — light curtains, safety switches, emergency stops, and guarding — is required to protect operators working near automated equipment. Centro's Automation and Robotics division offers products across all of these areas and can help you evaluate which tasks to automate first for the best return on investment.
- End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) refers to the device mounted on the end of a robotic arm that directly interacts with the workpiece — it is what allows the robot to grip, move, orient, and place parts. The most common EOAT type is the gripper, and selecting the right one depends on the workpiece material, shape, weight, and process requirements. Pneumatic grippers use compressed air and are the workhorse for general-purpose pick-and-place — they are fast, reliable, and available in parallel, angular, and three-finger configurations. Electric grippers use servo motors for programmable grip force and position, making them ideal for delicate or variable parts requiring precise control. Vacuum grippers use suction cups to handle flat, smooth, or irregularly shaped items like boxes, sheets, and glass without mechanical clamping. Magnetic grippers handle ferrous metal parts without contact mechanisms, offering quick cycle times for steel stamping and machining operations. Quick-change systems allow a single robot to swap between different EOAT types for multi-task flexibility.
- A collaborative robot — or cobot — is designed to work safely alongside human operators in a shared workspace without requiring safety fencing or caged enclosures. Cobots use built-in force and torque sensors, speed monitoring, and rounded, pinch-free designs to detect contact with a person and immediately stop or reverse motion, meeting ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066 safety standards. Traditional industrial robots operate at high speeds and forces behind safety guarding because they are not designed to detect or respond to human contact. Cobots are the right choice for applications that require human-robot interaction — tasks like machine tending, light assembly, quality inspection, and palletizing where an operator works nearby or hands off parts to the robot. They are also easier to program (often through hand-guiding or intuitive software), making them practical for small-batch and high-mix production where tasks change frequently. Traditional robots remain the better choice for high-speed, high-payload, or hazardous applications where human proximity is not needed.
- Industrial sensors detect physical conditions — presence, position, distance, temperature, pressure, level, and more — and convert them into electrical signals that PLCs and controllers use to make decisions. Selecting the right sensor starts with what you need to detect. Inductive proximity sensors detect metal objects at close range without contact and are the standard for detecting machine parts, cylinders at end-of-stroke, and metal targets on conveyors. Photoelectric sensors use light beams to detect objects at longer ranges and work on any material — through-beam, retroreflective, and diffuse types cover different range and mounting scenarios. Capacitive sensors detect both metallic and non-metallic materials including liquids, powders, and plastics, making them useful for level sensing through container walls. Ultrasonic sensors measure distance using sound waves, ideal for level measurement and position sensing of irregular surfaces. Beyond sensing type, consider the mounting environment — temperature, washdown exposure, vibration — and select the appropriate IP rating and housing material.
- Every automated or robotic work cell must include safety equipment to protect personnel from hazardous motion, in compliance with OSHA regulations and machine safety standards such as ANSI/RIA 15.06 and ISO 13849. The specific equipment depends on the risk assessment, but common components include safety light curtains that create an invisible detection field and stop the machine if a person enters the hazardous zone, safety laser scanners that monitor floor-level areas and can define warning and stop zones, safety interlock switches on access doors and gates that cut power when opened, emergency stop buttons placed within reach of operators, and safety-rated PLCs or safety relays that monitor all safety inputs and ensure the machine reaches a safe state before restarting. For collaborative robot applications, the cobot's built-in safety system may reduce the need for external guarding, but a thorough risk assessment is still required to determine whether additional measures — such as area scanners or reduced speed zones — are needed.